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Listed below are acronyms related to early intervention, education, special education, and other laws important to individuals with disabilities and their families. For related information, also read Acronyms and the Law - 1/1/07 - Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers,
Listed below are acronyms related to early intervention, education, special education, and other laws important to individuals with disabilities and their families. For related information, also read Acronyms and Agencies. - 1/1/04 - Alfredo Artiles, Beth Harry
Do bias or inappropriate practice play a role in the placement of culturally and linguistically diverse students in special education? Is the representation of low-income students in special education programs larger than their representation in the school population at your child’s school? If the answers to these questions are yes, it is possible your child’s school may be facing a problem that is called “overrepresentation” in its special education programs. This paper is one of... - 1/1/06 - Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers,
Research shows that assistive technology (AT) can help young children with disabilities to learn developmental skills.(1) Its use may help infants and toddlers to improve in many areas: • social skills including sharing and taking turns • communication skills • attention span • fine and gross motor skills • self confidence and independence The right type of assistive technology can improve a child’s ability to communicate. This in turn may help reduce some negative behaviors... - 1/1/08 - Robin Waterman, Beth Harry
Parents of English Language Learners (ELLs) represent a vital source of support for increased student engagement and achievement; they bring skills, values and knowledge that would benefit both students and teachers. Most importantly, they bring profound commitment and motivation: The majority of the parents of ELLs have come to the United States in order that they and their children will have a “better life.” And many of these families quickly come to believe that supporting their... - 1/1/09 - Daphne L.M Worsham
Based on the priorities of IDEA 2004 states must report on their effectiveness in several areas. Parent Involvement is Indicator 8 in the State Performance Plan (submitted every 6 years) and the Annual Performance Report: “Percent of parents with a child receiving special education services who report that schools facilitated parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities.” (20 U.S.C. 1416 (a)(3)(A)). In the State Performance Plan (SPP... - 1/1/07 - U.S. Department of Education,
Children benefit academically when parents and educators work together. For this reason, parents’ involvement in their children’s education is a priority of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. But a strong connection between parents and educators does not come about automatically. Both parties may need to learn new roles and skills and develop the confidence to use them, especially as parents move beyond traditional activities, like helping children with homework, and toward shared... - 1/1/07 - Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers,
Evaluation is a process that helps parents and schools determine whether a child has a disability. Under IDEA a “child with a disability” is one who qualifies for special education and related services. A child cannot receive special education without an evaluation. Information, resources, and internet communities for communication are combined here for anyone involved with people who deal with disabilities. The website is designed as a mini-village, including a school secction where there are topics devoted just for kids. Within education, the site links up to sources with information about how to communicate with schools, be an advocate for students, inclusive education resources, and disability awareness education materials. - 1/1/04 - Alfredo Artiles, Beth Harry
Este informe es parte de la serie llamada Informes Para Profesionales y Maestros de la organización NCCRESt. Este informe contiene información acerca de la desproporción en educación especial de alumnos de grupos de culturas y lenguas diversas (CLD) y está orientado a maestros y padres de estos alumnos. La desproporción en educación especial de alumnos de CLD no es un problema nuevo. En las últimas tres décadas, el sistema de educación especial ha enfrentado varios casos legales... - 1/1/07 - National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness,
Describes the importance of teaching families and educators the techniques to create and maintain high-quality interactions with children who are deaf-blind. Based on research and training activities conducted by Marleen Janssen, Marianne Riksen-Walraven, Jan van Dijk, and Bernadette van den Tillaart. - 1/1/06 - Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers,
Children go to school to learn, of course. But parents of children with disabilities often ask, “How will I know my child is learning and making progress?” Parents can answer that question by looking at a variety of data, including information from special education and general education sources and information from outside the school. - 1/1/07 - Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers,
IDEA is the nation’s special education law. Under IDEA if a child is found to be a “child with a disability,” he or she is eligible for special education and related services. If your child has a disability, under IDEA, a team of people will gather to talk about what special instruction and services your child needs. This team includes you, the parent. The team reviews the information available about your child. This includes such information as classroom work, reports from teachers... - 1/1/06 - Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers,
Informed Parent Consent is one of the important parent rights in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004). IDEA is the federal special education law. When your child receives special education services, there are times when the school must obtain your written permission before acting. - 1/1/08 - Joseph G. Kosciw, Elizabeth M. Diaz
Comprehensive report on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) families’ experiences in education found that LGBT parents are more likely to be involved in their children’s K-12 education than the general parent population. These parents are more involved in school activities and maintain consistent communication with school personnel. In addition, both LGBT parents and children of LGBT parents often report harassment because of their family structure. - 1/1/04 - Marquita Grenot-Scheyer , Hilda Sramek , Evelyne Milorin
In this OnPoint we share the accounts of two mothers who have faced many challenges posed by schools and other human services agencies. Despite these challenges, discouragements, and setbacks, these two families, like many others of their “generation,” have endured, met the challenges, and developed a remarkable resiliency.
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